First of all I would like to share the reason I created this group. Over a year ago, we came upon a group of people who believe that humans inherently want the same things in life -- love, happiness and well-being. After much thought and reflection, I realized how true these basic concepts were in my personal and business life. Although I am relatively new to the study of compassionate communication, this method of communicating has changed my life for the better and I feel grateful to be able to share it with others because my need for community, connection and contribution is great!
We all have feelings and needs and its these 2 basic concepts that build the foundation of compassionate communication. When we realize what we're feeling at every moment and then we search for our core need in relation to that feeling, we can truly find peace within ourselves and others. What an amazing tool to use in all aspects of our lives.
Not only have I seen an improvement in my listening skills since my family has started using these methods but my clients are benefiting as well. This truly has been a learning experience that I never could have imagined. Compassionate communication promotes and contributes to happiness, well-being, and even prosperity.
To join my Compassionate Communication group on ActiveRain go to: http://activerain.com/groups/compassionatecommunication
Marshall Rosenberg is the founder of the Center for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC). He is truly a remarkable man. After seeing him work with groups of people on his DVD, we were instantly fans of his work.
I have included a biography about the man who has spearheaded this amazing concept:
Dr. Marshall B. Rosenberg is founder and director of educational services for the Center for Nonviolent Communication(R), an international, non-profit organization.
In 1961 Dr. Rosenberg received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Wisconsin and in 1966 was awarded diplomate status in clinical psychology from the American Board of Examiners in Professional Psychology.
Nonviolent Communication(sm) training evolved from Dr. Rosenberg's quest to find a way of rapidly disseminating much needed peacemaking skills. The Center for Nonviolent Communication(R) emerged out of work he was doing with civil rights activists in the early 1960s. During this period he provided mediation and communication skills training to communities working to peacefully desegregate schools and other public institutions.
Since the inception of the Center, the response to Nonviolent Communication training has been extremely positive. It is seen as a powerful tool for peacefully resolving differences at personal, professional, and political levels. Dr. Rosenberg provides Nonviolent Communication training in Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Denmark, Belgium, Austria, Malaysia, India, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Austria, France, and Canada, as well as in the United States. He works with such groups as educators, managers, mental health and health care providers, lawyers, military officers, prisoners, police and prison officials, clergy, government officials, and individual families. He is also active in war-torn areas and economically disadvantaged countries, offering Nonviolent Communication training to promote reconciliation and peaceful resolution of differences. Israel, Palestine, Ireland, Russia, Rwanda, Burundi, Nigeria, Serbia, and Croatia are examples of countries where Nonviolent Communication is being utilized by teams of peace activists.
Worldwide reactions have been inspiring. Evaluations indicate that this training vastly strengthens the ability to connect compassionately with oneself and others, as well as to resolve differences peacefully. Reports also indicate that the benefit of the training is not only stable over time, but actually increases.
Dr. Rosenberg has been able to teach individuals to give the training in their own community, work, educational, and political environments, and in their own languages, with the same positive effects.
Visit http://www.cnvc.org for more information.
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